The 84-room boutique hotel is the fourth for the
independently owned Dakota Group spearheaded by Ken McCulloch, who
founded Malmaison Hotels, and delivered in partnership
with Leeds-based Evans Property Group.

McCulloch said; "It is great being back in Leeds and it's time
that Leeds had a luxury hotel because the city deserves it. The
majority of time spent working away from home is always grudged and
so we wanted to create a very special experience."

Roderick Evans, managing director of Evans Property Group, said;
"Having worked with Dakota for over a decade now, we have formed a
strong relationship and we are incredibly excited to be launching
this destination hotel in our home city."